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An impressive look at the Pillars of Early Christianity!!!

Deepak K. Singh | Delhi, India | 06/29/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The above DVD has been released as part of the Pillars of Faith series released by Kultur Video. The series consisting of four parts uses extensive accurate reconstructions, new location footage, contemporary imagery and expert commentary & analysis throughout to provide a comprehensive overview on the featured subject. I am just providing you a summary of all the parts featured in the series :

Part-I Pillars of Faith: Celtic Saints

Early Christianity took some unusual turns when it reached Ireland. Mostly isolated from the rest of the Christian world, Irish missionaries adapted their teachings to Celtic culture, and the resulting fusion generated uniquely Irish religious art, a monastic experience different from that on the continent, and the preservation of pre-Christian mythology. Pillars of Faith: Celtic Legends details the Irish culture of the time and examines the sweeping effect Christianity had on the people, their culture, and their art. The video traces Irish Christianity back to its earliest historical references.

This DVD uses historical re-enactments and artifacts, as well as discussions by experts to tell the story of the conversion of Ireland to Christianity in the 5th Century. The culture and religion of the pagan Celts are portrayed and discussed to deepen our understanding of the period. The lives of the two major saints of early Ireland, St. Patrick and St. Brigid who effected the conversion are told in detail by dramatic re-enactment. The other major portion of the DVD is devoted to the development of the Irish monasteries.

This documentary chronicles the story of those who were willing to die for their faith. In the several hundred year period after the crucifixion of Christ, His followers were an unestablished, and often persecuted band of believers. As they set forth to spread their faith, they often met with derision, resistance, and death. Like Paul of the New Testament during Christ's own time, many subsequent disciples of Christianity were imprisoned. Others were executed. All refused to decry the Christ for their own sakes. That tradition has continued down through the centuries. This film looks at some of the faithful, from Thomas More to Catholic priests in the New World. Their stories are testaments to the depth of their convictions.

The Scene Index of the DVD is as follows:

1. Introduction [2:14]2. John Foxe's Book of Martyrs [6:00]3. Jesus As a Martyr [1:21]4. Stephen [3:33]5. James, the Brother of Jesus [1:53]6. The Apostle Peter [3:08]7. The Executions of Peter and Paul [2:02]8. The Persecution of Christians [3:33]9. The Conversation of Constantine [1:16]10. The Town of Coventry [1:24]11. John Wycliffe and the Lollards [4:55]12. Laurence Saunders [1:40]13. Joan of Arc [3:05]14. Politics and Faith [1:46]15. Archbishop Romero [1:07]16. Dietrich Bonhoeffer [8:58]

Part-III Pillars of Faith: New Testament Witnesses

Using superb new location footage, stylish reconstructions, period imagery, this documentary tells the stories of the remarkable men and women present at the events recounted in the New Testament, the people who would shape the Christian faith. Their witness to the life of Christ is examined in faithful reconstructions of well-known events. Analysis and interpretation of their thoughts and actions are offered. This video is intended for those seeking a broader understanding of the Bible.

This episode of Pillars of Faith examines the core beliefs of some of the world's major religions including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Rather than investigate divergence, this video concentrates on the traits these beliefs share, including thoughts on time and similarities within rituals. Though brief, this video is a useful starting point for those interested in the faiths of the world's peoples.